Thyme

Birch

About Thyme and Birch

Thyme

Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Herbs

Tree

Origin

Asia, Europe

Types

Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Number of Varieties

30060

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Habitat

Rocky areas

Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-94-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

7-1

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

10.20 cm1,219.20 cm

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Minimum Width

20.00 cm762.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White

Yellow, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Bronze, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Gray Green

Yellow, Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Winter

Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Tiny

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Part sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy

Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally

Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loamy, Sandy

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Part sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning

Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Ants, Birds, Insects

Allergy

Diarrhea, Skin irritation

Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue, Cough, Gastritis, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Kidney problems, Muscle Pain, Skin irritation, Snoring, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Swelling

anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Other Uses

Air freshner, Cosmetics, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance

Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Thymus vulgaris

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

Common Name

Thyme

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

In Hindi

अजवायन के फूल

भोज पत्र

In German

Thymian

Birke

In French

Thym

Arbre de bouleau

In Spanish

Tomillo

Abedul

In Greek

θυμάρι

Birch Tree

In Portuguese

Tomilho

bétula

In Polish

Tymianek

Brzoza

In Latin

Thymum

Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Family

Labiatae

Betulaceae

Genus

Thymus

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Carpinaceae

Number of Species

35034

1 27800

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Properties of Thyme and Birch

Wondering what are the properties of Thyme and Birch? We provide you with everything About Thyme and Birch. Thyme doesn't have thorns and Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Thyme does not have fragrant flowers. Thyme has allergic reactions like Diarrhea and Skin irritation and Birch has allergic reactions like Diarrhea and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Thyme and Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Thyme and Birch

Season and care of Thyme and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Birch season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.

Thyme and Birch Physical Information

Thyme and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Birch are as follows:

Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:

Care of Thyme and Birch

Care of Thyme and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Thyme pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Requires extensive pruning and Birch pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short branches. In summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.